When I first saw brocade in a shop, I knew I would buy a lot of that fabric – those floating designs on the surface and rich, opulent looks had me floored. The only thing that fazed me was the dry-clean label, but despite that, I did buy a lot of it. Sewing with the … Read more
A few months ago, I would have drawn a blank if you had asked me to define Plaid as related to the name of fabrics. I knew checks – Every fabric pattern with the stripes intersecting was a check. But then, that is me. Related post : 17 Different types of Check patterns. The word “plaid” is an … Read more
When looking for hats, trench coats, shoes, tote bags, windbreakers, and other outerwear that you can wear in all weather conditions, you would like them to be made of a material that prevents you from being soaked in the rain and preserve your looks. You want them in a particular type of fabric – a … Read more
Pile fabrics are fabrics with a three-dimensional texture with a very visible pile of fibers on the surface. The category of pile fabrics includes short pile fabrics like velvet, velveteen, and corduroy, as well as long pile fabrics like fake furs. The pile is produced by double weaving or by looping an additional filling thread … Read more
I called all of these “checks”. Who knew all of these have different names! 1.Argyle checks This is an allover pattern of diamonds (Lozenges). Most of the time the diamond motifs will be overlapping. It is an often seen pattern in men’s sweaters and socks. 2.Buffalo checks This is an all over check pattern with big … Read more
Which Fabric is best for making clothes for kids (for babies as well as for older children)? This is a question that gets asked all the time. Whenever a mom starts to make clothes it will not be for herself – it will always be first for her child. Finding the perfect fabric is one … Read more